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Digital Silk Road: How China Is Exporting 5G and Surveillance Tech

In the 21st century, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has evolved beyond physical infrastructure like railroads and ports to encompass a new frontier — digital technology. This evolution...

Global Manufacturing PMI: May 2025 Economic Insight

The Global Manufacturing PMI for May 2025 offers vital insight into the health of the global goods-producing economy. Collected from purchasing managers across 32 leading economies, this survey-based...

Green or Not? Environmental Concerns Around Belt and Road (BRI) Projects

Infrastructure brings progress—but what’s the environmental price of connecting the globe? As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forges ahead with roads, railways, pipelines, and ports...

Leaving Comfort Zone Behind: The Courage to Build Empires in Today’s Uncertain World

“Comfort zones feel safe, but they never built empires.” — Serena Vale There’s something undeniably seductive about staying where things feel familiar. The routines, the known outcomes, the perceived...

Debt Diplomacy or Development? The True Cost of Belt and Road Loans

Can you borrow your way to prosperity, or does debt always come with strings attached? As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) enters its second decade, the debate is intensifying. For some nations...

Sweden’s Trade Balance Surges in March 2025 Despite Economic Stagnation

In March 2025, Sweden trade balance surplus more than doubled year-on-year, reaching SEK 12.8 billion, up from SEK 6.2 billion in March 2024. This significant increase was driven by a 5% rise in...

The Role of Europe in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Cooperation or Caution?

In an era marked by shifting geopolitical landscapes and economic realignments, Europe’s engagement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stands as a powerful case study in balancing...

How the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Impacts the Global Supply Chain

Do you ever wonder how your electronics, clothes, or even food travel across the world to reach you? Behind many of those journeys lies a network of logistics routes — and one of the most ambitious...

AI and Robotics in REEs Mining: The Next Frontier of Resource Extraction

Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of clean technology, modern defense, and digital infrastructure—but extracting them is labor-intensive, dangerous, and environmentally taxing. As demand...

China’s Belt and Road in Africa: Opportunity or Neo-Colonialism?

Do you think Africa is benefiting from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, or is it just the latest chapter in a long history of exploitation? Welcome back to our ongoing series on the BRI. Today we’re...
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Mattias Knutsson

With a lifelong career in consumer markets and industrial procurement, the author specializes in navigating the complexities of global business strategies. Currently managing raw material procurement, they bring a wealth of experience in macroeconomics, commodity trends, and sustainable manufacturing. Beyond the professional sphere, they are deeply passionate about stock market analysis, economic forecasting, and mid-century modern design.
Through this blog, the author aims to share actionable insights, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking analyses to empower businesses and professionals in making informed decisions.